Listening:
Like so many, I binge-listened to S-town. The story-telling was exceptional and fascinating. The main character had so many complications and facets. The ending was so ironic. It was so well done and is discussion-worthy on so many levels.
One discussion so many are having related to this show are journalistic ethics. Did the narrator, Brian, betray his sources by sharing information that was supposed to be “off-the-record” in a few instances? I mean, I’m sure they legally have all their i’s dotted and t’s crossed, but beyond that? Was the medium (audio) what made people uncomfortable with the delving into someone’s past and what made it feel voyeuristic at times? Biographies are written and published all the time about people and they go deep into uncovering their motives and actions and no one usually seems to have a problem with that format. If S-town had been published as a book, would the criticisms that people have with it have been different?
I haven’t come to complete conclusions on any of this myself. But if you want to delve more into thinking through this series, this article was interesting. I don’t completely agree with it, but more food for thought. Have any of you listened to S-town yet? Thoughts?
If you’ve not listened yet, my only comment is that it’s definitely heavy in the language department and several episodes are sexually explicit, so if that’s offensive, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Watching:
Totally loving loving loving The Time In Between. The book was recommended to me a long time ago but at over 600 pages I was a bit daunted by it. But I’m enjoying the mini-series so much! The story is fascinating, the actress is mesmerizing, the scenery of 1940’s Spain and Morocco is captivating, and I don’t want it to end! And the music is gorgeous too.
Reading:
As a family we listened to A Single Shard, which was a heart-warming story. I read The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood. This quirky story was one I wasn’t sure I liked that much until the end. The end just nailed it for me!
Eating:
I checked The Skinnytaste Cookbook out from the library and am using it to get over my meal-planning slump. We will be trying out the Jerk Chicken Tacos with Caribbean Salsa this week.
What are you into right now?
I was just looking for a new show last night–will have to try this one. We just finished The Crown and I was so sad to find that there were no more episodes!
I just finished and loved The Summer Before the War. Now reading Water for Elephants–definitely hooked.
Food wise I am eating whatever the help makes! But esp loving a homemade version of Panera’s Fuji apple chicken salad. We found the dressing at Kroger and it has been hitting the spot! And I am obsessed with Blue Bell cookies and cream ice cream. It is hands down the best brand for cookies and cream!
So you enjoyed The Crown then!? Yay! There will be more seasons, don’t worry!
I’ve never even heard of The summer Before the War. Will have to check it out!
Right now I am loooooving the series..The Bletchley Circle…women empowered and conventional, code breaking and murder mystery based on some historical facts. A must see!
I started reading the Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer. I have not formed a complete opinion but the jury is out.
I am listening to a dramatized version of the NIV Bible. Still in Genesis.
In the kitchen it is more what I am trying to avoid like sweets and snacks😀but I just found a wonderful place called Indian Garden where they make amazing Chicken Tandoori over a charcole blaze. Yum!
I saw the first season of Bletchley Circle, it was very interesting!
And that Indian restaurant sounds good. I miss good Indian food. We have to drive a bit to find some!
Watching Season 2 right now😀
Watched The Time in Between. LOVED IT! Thank you for the recommendation!